The Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s ‘BotOwls’ competed at the VEX IQ Showdown Tournament at the Howard D. McMillan School in Miami on Feb. 22.
The team of seven students placed in 17th out of 30 teams in their first year of competition.
Shown, Jeter Baez, in the sixth grade, and Erik Guillen, a seventh grader, with the team’s robot. Photo courtesy of the school.

Family and friends of Danny Quesada gathered Feb. 22 as a street sign was dedicated to him at Graham Park in Miami Lakes, where an oak tree was also planted. Shown above, left to right are Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid; Councilman Carlos Alvarez with daughters Audrey and Victoria Alvarez; Councilman Josh Dieguez; Danny’s mother Mari Quesada, brother Michael Quesada, sister Joanna Rodriguez holding Welsh terrier Riggins; Miami-Dade County...

It will be all about bicycles in Miami Lakes on March 14. That’s when there will be two events, for kids, and adults, too. At 10 a.m. in Picnic Park West, the town and its Neighborhood Improvement Committee will hold a country and western-themed bicycle ride. It leaves from the park at 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Riders and passengers are asked to wear western-style gear, and to instead of a cowboy hat, use a bicycle helmet. You...

Miami Lakes Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520For Children & FamiliesCrafty Little FingersTuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Toddlers may need help. Registration not required.STEM SaturdayMarch 7, 10 a.m. - NoonAges 5 to 15.FIU students will dissect an eye. Movies for KidsWednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 3 p.m. -5 p.m.March 4: “Snow...

Let your kids spend spring break at a YMCA camp with trained staff. They’ll do a variety of activities during the week, from March 23 - March 27. The camp will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes. If you register before March 6, the price is $80 for all five days. Non-members pay a $50 registration fee and $100 for the five days. There are no daily rates. Swimming lessons will be...